Carvone Technical Grade from Japan
Although carvone has a specific subheading, technical grade mixtures ≥85% carvone classify under HTS 2914.29.50.00 as other cyclenic ketones. Used in spearmint flavoring and chiral synthesis.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• ,Optical rotation specification (±CD = +61° for d-carvone) prevents substitution fraud at customs
• Technical grade >80% avoids 2914.29.10 but requires assay certificate vs pure (2914.29.15)